IPC → BNS
IPC Section 380 is now BNS Section 305
Theft in dwelling house, means of transportation or place of worship. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaced the Indian Penal Code with effect from 1 July 2024.
Repealed
IPC Section 380
Theft in dwelling house, etc.
Whoever commits theft in any building, tent or vessel, which building, tent or vessel is used as a human dwelling, or used for the custody of property, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Read the full IPC section →In force
BNS Section 305
Theft in a dwelling house, or means of transportation or place of worship, etc
Whoever commits theft— (a) in any building, tent or vessel used as a human dwelling or used for the custody of property; or (b) of any means of transport used for the transport of goods or passengers; or (c) of any article or goods from any means of transport used for the transport of goods or passengers; or (d) of idol or icon in any place of worship; or (e) of any property of the Government or of a local authority, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Read the full BNS section →Common questions
Which BNS section replaced IPC 380?
BNS Section 305 — Theft in a dwelling house, or means of transportation or place of worship, etc. IPC 380 dealt with theft in dwelling house, etc.; the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita carries it forward under the new numbering.
Is IPC 380 still valid?
The IPC was repealed from 1 July 2024. Offences committed before that date are still tried under the IPC; anything after falls under the BNS. Both matter for exams — questions are set on the old and the new numbering.
Mapping cross-checked against both section texts and editorially reviewable. Education, not legal advice — verify critical use against the official Gazette.